Dakota's

Dakota's ☕️Bistro 28 M-F 6am-2pm, 🍻Lounge F 3pm-8pm, Community Center M-F 7am-4pm

Do you think you have what it takes to solve the mystery? Sign up today for an interactive Murder Mystery night at Dakot...
09/03/2026

Do you think you have what it takes to solve the mystery? Sign up today for an interactive Murder Mystery night at Dakota's with Seraphim Theatrical Entertainment! It's sure to be a night filled with food, fun and crime to solve!

Lackadaisy Speakeasy Murder Mystery
Friday 25 September | 4:30PM - 8:00PM
📍 Bismarck's Bar & Grill
$15 for dinner & show | ages 16+
https://eafbspeakeasydinnerandshow.eventbrite.com

Doors open at 4:30PM - Show starts at 5:00PM
Guests are encouraged to dress the 1920's/Lackadaisy theme
Must be 21+ to purchase/consume alcohol - please drink responsibly

For questions or more information, please contact the Dakota's staff at 605-385-1760

Step back into the 1920's with our interactive Murder Mystery night at Dakota's with Seraphim Theatrical Entertainment! ...
08/25/2026

Step back into the 1920's with our interactive Murder Mystery night at Dakota's with Seraphim Theatrical Entertainment! Grab your significant other or a friend, enjoy a night of dinner and suspense, and put your detective skills to the test. Can you solve the case before the night comes to an end?

Lackadaisy Speakeasy Murder Mystery
Friday 25 September | 4:30PM - 8:00PM
📍 Bismarck's Bar & Grill
$15 for dinner & show | ages 16+
https://eafbspeakeasydinnerandshow.eventbrite.com

Doors open at 4:30PM - Show starts at 5:00PM
Guests are encouraged to dress the 1920's/Lackadaisy theme
Must be 21+ to purchase/consume alcohol - please drink responsibly

For questions or more information, please contact the Dakota's staff at 605-385-1760

Get ready to dance the night away with Tyler Hubbard and Blanco Brown at the Summer Heat Concert!The fun begins at 4:30P...
08/21/2026

Get ready to dance the night away with Tyler Hubbard and Blanco Brown at the Summer Heat Concert!

The fun begins at 4:30PM with Food Trucks and Bounce Houses with the Preshow starting at 6:00PM

But first a few important reminders:
- Parking is located at the Bx, Commissary, Library, Base Theater, Dakota's and at the Dorms.
- Please check the weather and dress appropriately
- Please bring your own lawn chairs or blankets
- NO canopy tents or glass containers
- NO Outside alcohol allowed
- NO Pets, Registered Service Animals are allowed
- NO Drones or Weapons (knives, guns etc) are allowed
- Children MUST be accompanied at all times

Food & Drinks Available:
- Local Food Trucks: Ruth's Kitchen - Kona Ice - Jukebox Soda Shop - Lagsdin's by Old School Sliders - Travelin Toms Coffee - KZ's Backyard BBQ
- Base Orgs/Boosters: Misc Food and Drinks
- Dakota's : $10 Hot Dog & Chip Special and a Beer/Wine Tent

This event is FREE and open to EVERYONE with DoD ID and Base Access!

For the most up to date information check out event page: https://ellsworthfss.com/summer-heat/

Get ready to step back in time to the 1920's at Dakota's with Seraphim Theatrical Entertainment! Enjoy a dinner with you...
08/13/2026

Get ready to step back in time to the 1920's at Dakota's with Seraphim Theatrical Entertainment! Enjoy a dinner with your friends as the drama unfolds before your eyes. When one of the evening's guests meets an untimely demise, you'll be tasked with examining the clues, questioning the suspects, and unraveling the mystery before the culprit slips away. Do you have what it takes to solve the case?

Lackadaisy Speakeasy Murder Mystery
Friday 25 September | 4:30PM - 8:00PM
📍 Bismarck's Bar & Grill
$15 for dinner & show | ages 16+
https://eafbspeakeasydinnerandshow.eventbrite.com

Doors open at 4:30PM - Show starts at 5:00PM
Guests are encouraged to dress the 1920's/Lackadaisy theme
Must be 21+ to purchase/consume alcohol - please drink responsibly

For questions or more information, please contact the Dakota's staff at 605-385-1760

Mark your calendars! Tyler Hubbard and Blanco Brown are bringing the heat to Ellsworth AFB for a FREE outdoor concert! E...
08/12/2026

Mark your calendars! Tyler Hubbard and Blanco Brown are bringing the heat to Ellsworth AFB for a FREE outdoor concert! Enjoy a day filled with food, fun, music and fireworks!

Air Force Live Stage presents: Summer Heat Concert Series
Saturday 22 August | 4:30PM - 9:15PM
FREE - open to ALL ages with Base Access
📍 Open lawn behind the Shopette
https://www.facebook.com/share/1BV1BwFnwm

Schedule:
4:30PM - Food Trucks and Bounce Houses/Yard Games
6:00PM - Preshow Begins
6:30PM - Blanco Brown
7:30PM - Guitar Giveaway Announced
8:00PM - Tyler Hubbard
9:15PM - Fireworks Show at the Base Lakes

Things to note: Please bring your own lawn chair or blanket to sit on and wear plenty of sunscreen. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. NO pets allowed - only service animals. No outside alcohol permitted

Join us at Dakota's for an evening of food, an interactive show, and plenty of suspense with Seraphim Theatrical Enterta...
08/06/2026

Join us at Dakota's for an evening of food, an interactive show, and plenty of suspense with Seraphim Theatrical Entertainment! As the story unfolds, one of the characters will meet an untimely end and it's up to you to gather clues, question the suspects, and uncover the killer before the night is over.

Lackadaisy Speakeasy Murder Mystery
Friday 25 September | 4:30PM - 8:00PM
📍 Bismarck's Bar & Grill
$15 for dinner & show | ages 16+
https://eafbspeakeasydinnerandshow.eventbrite.com

Doors open at 4:30PM - Show starts at 5:00PM
Guests are encouraged to dress the 1920's/Lackadaisy theme
Must be 21+ to purchase/consume alcohol - please drink responsibly

For questions or more information, please contact the Dakota's staff at 605-385-1760

08/06/2026

Grab your sweetheart and spin out with 'em at our Summer Heat Concert coming next month! We're excited to do the hoedown and get into it with Tyler Hubbard and Blanco Brown!

Air Force Live Stage presents: Summer Heat Concert Series
Saturday 22 August | 4:30PM - 9:15PM
FREE - open to ALL ages with Base Access
📍 Open lawn behind the Shopette
https://www.facebook.com/share/1BV1BwFnwm/

We are also accepting (registered) private organizations who would like to sell food and squadron merch! If interested please contact Ms. Mallory Baldwin at 605-385-4157. For all other food truck inquiries, please reach out to Ms. Jenny Russell (AAFES) at 605-923-4774 ext 201

Come out to Bismarck's Bar & Grill THIS Friday for a fun night of Trivia! Team up into groups of 4 and compete against f...
08/05/2026

Come out to Bismarck's Bar & Grill THIS Friday for a fun night of Trivia! Team up into groups of 4 and compete against fellow Raiders to see who will be crowned as this month's Trivia Champs!

First Friday Trivia Night
Friday 7 August | 4:30PM
📍 Bismarck's Bar & Grill (inside Dakota's)
FREE - open to ages 18+
Winning team of 4 will each receive a Gift Card!

Enjoy FREE appetizers while supplies last - Full Menu & Bar will be open for you to purchase food & beverages from. Must be 21+ to purchase/consume alcohol - please drink responsibly.

The summer is heating up and so is our excitement for this year's Summer Heat Concert! As we prepare for this event we ...
07/21/2026

The summer is heating up and so is our excitement for this year's Summer Heat Concert!

As we prepare for this event we have a few updates/helpful information to share:
- For on base private organizations if you have squadron merch or food/drinks you'd like to sell please contact Ms. Mallory Baldwin at 605-385-415
- Local food trucks, if you would like to bring your truck on base, please reach out to Jenny Russell (AAFES) at 605-923-4774 ext 201
- Ellsworth Outdoor Recreation will have bounce houses and yard games available for you to enjoy before and during the concert.
- There will be a Guitar Giveaway during the concert intermission - more details to come!
- Tyler Hubbard and Blanco Brown will have band merch available to purchase during the event!

Air Force Live Stage presents: Summer Heat Concert Series
Saturday 22 August | 4:30PM - 9:15PM
FREE - open to ALL ages with Base Access
Firework Show following the end of the concert
https://www.facebook.com/share/1BV1BwFnwm/

***Please note that NO outside alcohol is permitted.

It's that time of year again.. back to school time! Join us next Saturday for a fun morning of resources, book bags (if...
07/17/2026

It's that time of year again.. back to school time! Join us next Saturday for a fun morning of resources, book bags (if you pre-registered) and a chance to win prizes!

Book bags are limited, reserve yours today at https://operationhomefront.org/event/btsb-in-ellsworth-afb-sd/

Back to School Roundup 2026
Saturday 25 July | 9:30AM - 11:30AM
📍 Dakota's
FREE - open to all school aged kids & families (Guard, Reserve, Active Duty and DoD/Civilian Employees)
**Valid DoD Id Card is required to win prizes

Want to volunteer to help with the event, please sign up at https://eafbvolunteerbacktoschool2026.eventbrite.com

For questions or more information, please contact our Jo Anne Mulholland at 605-385-5385

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2838 Arnold Drive
Ellsworth Afb, SD
57706

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+16053851760

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